EJ’s Auction & Appraisal · Glendale, Arizona
The Boot of Cortez Auction
Friday, June 12th at 1 PM. Opening bid $1 million USD, with a confidential reserve in place. The offering is presented in direct collaboration with the private estate that has held the Boot of Cortez since its last public sale.
Date
Friday, June 12th at 1 PM
Local Arizona time
Opening bid
$1 million USD
Confidential reserve
Venue
Glendale, Arizona
Register by June 9 to bid
Procedure
Steps to bid
- 01
Register to bid and confirm identity.
- 02
Complete qualification and suitability review with the auction team.
- 03
Provide the required $100,000 deposit.
- 04
Arrange a private viewing in advance of the sale, by appointment.
- 05
Receive bidding credentials and session instructions after registration closes on June 9.
- 06
Bid live in Glendale or remotely; opening bid $1 million USD with a confidential reserve.
Legal
Terms and conditions
Participation in the Boot of Cortez auction is governed by formal terms of sale, including bidder qualification, deposits, buyer’s premiums, and payment by wire. Read the full document for conditions of sale, AS-IS terms, deadlines, and governing law.
A dedicated concierge specialist is available to assist with registration, detailed condition reports, and arranging private viewings. Nothing on this page replaces the formal packet issued to approved registrants.
Calendar
Key dates
| Date | Milestone | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Now open | Registration & bidder qualification | Qualified parties |
| By appointment | Private viewings | On request |
| Before June 9 | Final registration & bidder qualification | Registered clients |
| Friday, June 12th at 1 PM | Auction session — opening bid $1M USD | Pre-cleared bidders |
Reference
Frequently asked questions
The offering will open at $1 million USD with a confidential reserve in place.
Friday, June 12th at 1 PM. The sale is conducted by EJ's Auction & Appraisal in Glendale, Arizona. Pre-qualified bidders may participate live or remotely.
Qualified bidders are invited to register in advance and must be fully registered before June 9. A dedicated concierge specialist coordinates registration, identity verification, source-of-funds declarations, and suitability review.
Private viewings are arranged by appointment for pre-qualified parties, conducted under institutional security standards. Full condition reports are provided to registrants.
Discovered in 1989 near Caborca, Sonora; exhibited at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the American Museum of Natural History; sold for over $1.3 million in January 2008 before entering a distinguished private collection.
Post-sale logistics are arranged through insured specialists. Chain of custody is documented at each transfer. Final protocols are confirmed in the closing memorandum.